Do you dare to fight with an international chess grandmaster?
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m., at Nová Osmička, you will have the unique opportunity to sit down at the chessboard against Ján Markoš, international chess grandmaster, former chess number one of Slovakia, junior European champion and two-time champion Slovakia.
Ján Markoš is among the outstanding personalities of the chess world also thanks to his publishing activities. He is known to Czech chess fans, for example, as the co-author of the book Tajná přísada, which he created together with the Czech grandmaster David Navara. The book won the International Chess Federation award for the best book of the year.
Chess simultaneity is an opportunity to test your skills against a world-class player. Will you be able to defeat Ján Markoš? Or at least draw with him?
For players who manage to win or draw against the grandmaster, material prizes will be prepared.
Participation in the simultaneity is possible after prior registration and the entry fee is a symbolic 100 CZK. The number of players is limited, so don't hesitate to sign up.
👉 You can sign up here: ht tps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbXO7gQx5bszAnPxkdawSwvkKQOOk1xIYoPiMykvEh-pWKiw/viewform
The program will also include a discussion with Ján Markoš and an autograph session, which are accessible free of charge.
During the discussion you can learn more about his chess career, books and his view of the current world of chess. The speech can come, for example, on chess strategy, the path to the master level, but also on the current topic of chess and artificial intelligence. Of course, visitors' questions will also be given space.
At the event, not only players registered in the simultaneity are welcome, but also family members, spectators, fans and all other lovers of the royal game.
Practical information
♟️ Participation in the simultaneity: 100 CZK
👥 The number of players is limited
🎤 Talk and autograph session: free
👀 Entry for spectators and companions: free
Come to play, cheer, meet the chess grandmaster or simply enjoy a day of the royal game. ♟️
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